A few members of the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF) rang in the new year on a giving note by making donations to a number of needy individuals and families on island.
In December of 2021, the officers began their collection drive at Police Headquarters in Roseau and word quickly went around which resulted in a favourable response in terms of support from friends and a few business establishments that partnered with them on their venture.
At the end of the collection, the police officers had received both groceries and monetary contributions which were used to purchase additional goods.
“Believe it or not, we embarked on this journey not knowing what we would have collected in the short space of time so the number of people we would impact was uncertain,” Woman Police Constable (WPC), Euley Baptiste told Dominica News Online (DNO).
However, on donation day – January 1, 2022 – a team which included Assistant Superintendent Moses A, Inspector Pierre J, Sergeant Daisy L, Sergeant Laville G, Police Constable Desbonnes M and Pc Azille D along with WPC Baptiste and Nurse Ann Laville, went on duty to spread New Year’s joy around Dominica.
A total of 22 donations were made to several families and needy individuals recommended to the group by the social welfare division.
“The main reason behind this charitable project was that, in spite of all that has happened in the past, we, as police officers, continue to enjoy a monthly salary. We consider this an abundant blessing. Therefore, we wanted to bless the less fortunate,” Baptiste stated.
She said though the initiative and the journey to delivery was one of lessons, having witnessed the situation that some families are faced with, they are hoping to make the donation an annual initiative and are hopeful that this venture will grow over the years.
Baptiste also expressed optimism that the exercise will aid the CDPF in building community relations.
No food donation can right all the wrong this ‘police force’ has done over the years. The mere fact that they see the need for such a charade shows me that they have totally lost the respect and trust of the citizens which in turn must be a worrying thing for the person that actually commands them.
Yes,Mr.come back,Salisbury is the village of unsolved murders.If you know about teargas,they are lucky the teargas was not new.The next time they assault the police and threaten the public,LABOURITES will retaliate.A bunce of Mouton Batalie headed by untidy Hillary.
The House of Hope in Delices was one of the very fortunate beneficiaries of the generosity of the Police officers.
On behalf of the Board of Management, residents and caregivers I wish to express heartfelt thsnks.
Must EVERYTHING you all do be highlighted? What about not letting your left hand know what your right has has done?
Siri, up in Bagatelle, does MORE than all of you, combined.
Keep your food and give us justice, jobs and electoral reform. We don’t eat tin stuff. STOP POLICE BRUTALITY. Bring your goodies to your Muma.
My sentiments exactly.
Today i say kudos to the organisers of this initiative. When you guys doing BS i will say it as it is. This effort requires commendations. So good job there to CDPF for showing true service to the community. It goes a long way in showing commitment to health safety and well being of the community you serve.
Great job!!
These ration items are straight from all the ration depots given during this period of pandemic in New York, Texas, Florida and Guadeloupe (from the looting) etc. etc. Hundreds of barrels were sent to Dominica during the December month so it’s good that for the police officers who received the overflow were generous enough to share. Another act of generosity which would be well received would be to compensate the village of Salsbury for bombarding the residents of expired teargas few years ago. Maybe their well celebrated salary increase from the King of Lies could be put into this effect. Please check the expiration dates on these items because police officers, some of whom are King Liar Toto Macoute have no regard for the word Expired.
That is fantastic.Great job keep it up.EXCELLENT.I am with Ronald Charles.
Thank you very much WPC Baptiste & your team. May God continue to Bless the CDPF.
Congratulations Dominica Police service. Way to go. Will go a long way to promote police /Public relations.
Those who initiated it must be given “mucho kudos”.
This initiative is truly commendable. Kudos to those police officers who first thought about it and all those who contributed to the effort.
If the police are to regain some semblance of trust and respect from the public, they need to consistently treat the general populace with courtesy, respect and efficiency. Stop the brutilization, wrongful arrest and frivolous charges against law abiding citizens. Serve the people and not the prime minister.
Brilliant initiative. May the Lord bless your giving!